• Form 1040EZ was an abridged version of Form 1040 for taxpayers with basic tax situations.

  • The form was discontinued in tax year 2018 and replaced by the revised Form 1040.
  • Form 1040EZ can only be used by individuals under the age of 65 who do not have dependents with an annual income of less than $100,000.
  • The 1040EZ was about one-fifth the length of the full 1040, with fewer deductions and tax credits.
  • Anyone who did not file a tax return for 2017 or earlier can use Form 1040EZ for that year.